There are many situations in which patients may need to have their natural teeth extracted. Tooth extractions may be performed at DeStefano Dentistry for any number of reasons, including: Impacted teeth – the most common impaction occurs with the wisdom teeth or third molars. These teeth often do not have enough room to erupt through […]
Children have a special ability: they smile. The average child smiles approximately 400 times a day. We could learn a thing or two from these little humans, seeing that the average adult smiles no more than 40 times a day. Aside from reminding us to look for the joy in everyday life, this statistic on […]
We are at that time of year when many teens are leaving high school behind and preparing for the adventure of college. Whether your child will be attending school nearby or traveling to another part of the country to attend their preferred school, it is understandable that your objective is to help him succeed. College […]
At DeStefano Dentistry, patients can expect to find services that meet all of their dental needs. We pride ourselves on providing a personal touch that creates a sense of comfort among our patients. Personal care is what supports long-term oral health. It’s what lets our patients know we stand as a team against dental problems. […]
We’re approaching the time of year when the natural inclination is to look back and look ahead. It is customary for us to pat ourselves on the back for a job well done as we transition into a new year. The New Year’s tradition also involves the making of at least one resolution for the twelve […]
When we discuss the problem of tooth decay, aka cavities, what we may most often find is information related to the onset of decay. Why do we get cavities? Is sugar to blame? Does brushing our teeth help? These are all important matters, but we’re not going to discuss them today. What we want to […]
You may have grown up hearing that you need to see the dentist. Throughout childhood and our teen years, few of us had an option of whether or not we wanted to see the dentist. If even one visit was unpleasant, this could have led to an aversion to scheduling dental care in adulthood. If […]